Living in Orient, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orient · Census data 2020–2024
Orient has 1,121 residents with a median age of 64.1. The median household income is $94,261 (10% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $973,700.
Orient is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Orient at a glance
- Population
- 1,121
- Median age
- 64.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $94,261State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $973,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Orient a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 130% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orient
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orient the median home value is $973,700, 193% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,537 a month in housing costs.
Orient median household income
The median household income in Orient is $94,261 and the income per person is $104,900. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Orient: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,172
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 47.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.79
47.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Orient has many vacation and second homes.
Orient demographics
- Population
- 1,121
- Median age
- 64.1
- Under 18
- 3.7%
- 65 and older
- 44.7%
- Households
- 614
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orient ›
Education in Orient
56.5% of adults 25 and older in Orient have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orient
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 28.7%
- Drive alone
- 46.6%
- Public transit
- 8.1%
- Walk to work
- 11.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Orient vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient | 1,121 | $94,261 | $973,700 | — |
| East Marion | 1,331 | $102,500 | $857,800 | — |
| Greenport | 2,574 | $81,094 | $961,200 | $2,104 |
| Shelter Island | 2,125 | $165,734 | $1,025,400 | — |
| Greenport West | 2,463 | $93,983 | $839,900 | $1,979 |
| Shelter Island Heights | 1,230 | $113,091 | $1,157,200 | — |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| Northwest Harbor | 5,205 | $160,375 | $1,573,300 | $1,807 |
| Springs | 9,163 | $144,836 | $948,500 | $3,332 |
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What is the median household income in Orient, NY?
The median household income in Orient is $94,261, 10% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Orient?
The median home value in Orient is $973,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Orient, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 130% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Orient?
The median age in Orient is 64.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Orient?
The average commute to work in Orient is 20 minutes; 28.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orient?
The unemployment rate in Orient is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orient?
56.5% of adults in Orient have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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